Further editions of this title
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20 October 1948
G. Henle Publishers is founded. Dr Günter Henle receives his licence by the then American military government for Bavaria, "to publish music & musicological works".
20 October 1948
G. Henle Publishers is founded. Dr Günter Henle receives his licence by the then American military government for Bavaria, "to publish music & musicological works".
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1948–1950
Mail delivery at the publishing house at Prinzregentenplatz 14 in Munich, Germany.
1948–1950
Mail delivery at the publishing house at Prinzregentenplatz 14 in Munich, Germany.
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1948–1950
Everyday work at the publishing house at Prinzregentenplatz 14 in Munich, Germany.
1948–1950
Everyday work at the publishing house at Prinzregentenplatz 14 in Munich, Germany.
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1949
The very first Urtext editions are being published: Mozart's Piano Sonatas in two volumes (HN 1 and 2) and Schubert's "Impromptus" and "Moments Musicaux" (HN 4).
1949
The very first Urtext editions are being published: Mozart's Piano Sonatas in two volumes (HN 1 and 2) and Schubert's "Impromptus" and "Moments Musicaux" (HN 4).
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1950s
Artist friends of Günter Henle – such as pianist Rudolf Serkin – pay tribute to him and his publishing work. Until today, friendship and close collaborations with renowned musicians are maintained and highly appreciated by G. Henle Publishers.
1950s
Artist friends of Günter Henle – such as pianist Rudolf Serkin – pay tribute to him and his publishing work. Until today, friendship and close collaborations with renowned musicians are maintained and highly appreciated by G. Henle Publishers.
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1954
Founding of the editorial department under the management of pianist and musicologist Dr Ewald Zimmermann. This photo from 1973 shows (from left to right) Martin Bente, Dr Günter Henle, Dr Ewald Zimmermann and Ernst Herttrich.
1954
Founding of the editorial department under the management of pianist and musicologist Dr Ewald Zimmermann. This photo from 1973 shows (from left to right) Martin Bente, Dr Günter Henle, Dr Ewald Zimmermann and Ernst Herttrich.
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1955
Moving of the Munich offices from Prinzregentenplatz to Schongauer Straße 24 in the south-west of the city.
1955
Moving of the Munich offices from Prinzregentenplatz to Schongauer Straße 24 in the south-west of the city.
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1957
The first facsimile edition appears: the autograph of Joseph Haydn's "Creation Mass" (today only available antiquarian). Click on this text to see all facsimiles available today!
1957
The first facsimile edition appears: the autograph of Joseph Haydn's "Creation Mass" (today only available antiquarian). Click on this text to see all facsimiles available today!
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1958
The first Volume of the Haydn Complete Edition is published, in collaboration with the Joseph Haydn Institut in Cologne, Germany.
1958
The first Volume of the Haydn Complete Edition is published, in collaboration with the Joseph Haydn Institut in Cologne, Germany.
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1961
The first Volume of the Beethoven Complete Edition is published, in collaboration with the Beethoven Haus Bonn, Germany.
1961
The first Volume of the Beethoven Complete Edition is published, in collaboration with the Beethoven Haus Bonn, Germany.
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1968
The publishing house's source archive contains more than 70,000 photocopies of autographs, first editions and early manuscript copies. By 2023, the collection will include 40,000 complete reproductions of sources.
1968
The publishing house's source archive contains more than 70,000 photocopies of autographs, first editions and early manuscript copies. By 2023, the collection will include 40,000 complete reproductions of sources.
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1969
Dr Martin Bente is appointed Head of Production. He is commercial director from 1972 and General Manager of G. Henle Publishers from 1979 to 2000.
1969
Dr Martin Bente is appointed Head of Production. He is commercial director from 1972 and General Manager of G. Henle Publishers from 1979 to 2000.
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1972
Dr Günter Henle establishes the Günter Henle Foundation with its headquarters in Munich. The foundation assumes ownership of G. Henle Publishers on his death. Since 2016, Felix Henle, the grandson of the founder has been chairman of the foundation's board of directors.
1972
Dr Günter Henle establishes the Günter Henle Foundation with its headquarters in Munich. The foundation assumes ownership of G. Henle Publishers on his death. Since 2016, Felix Henle, the grandson of the founder has been chairman of the foundation's board of directors.
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1978
Acquisition of the offices in Forstenrieder Allee in Munich, still home to the publishing house today. The photo shows the building in its current state.
1978
Acquisition of the offices in Forstenrieder Allee in Munich, still home to the publishing house today. The photo shows the building in its current state.
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1984
The Thematic-Bibliographical Catalogue of Works by Johannes Brahms is published by Margit McCorkle (in this picture together with Henle's editor Ernst Herttrich).
1984
The Thematic-Bibliographical Catalogue of Works by Johannes Brahms is published by Margit McCorkle (in this picture together with Henle's editor Ernst Herttrich).
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1990
Dr Wolf-Dieter Seiffert becomes an editor, two years later editor-in-chief. Since 2000, he has been General Manager of the publishing house.
1990
Dr Wolf-Dieter Seiffert becomes an editor, two years later editor-in-chief. Since 2000, he has been General Manager of the publishing house.
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1996
Ludwig van Beethoven's correspondence is published in seven volumes (available in German language only).
1996
Ludwig van Beethoven's correspondence is published in seven volumes (available in German language only).
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1999
G. Henle Publishers enters the digital world: traditional music engraving in lead plate is replaced by ...
1999
G. Henle Publishers enters the digital world: traditional music engraving in lead plate is replaced by ...
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2000
... digital music notation with three digital music notation software programmes (Finale®, Sibelius and Amadeus).
2000
... digital music notation with three digital music notation software programmes (Finale®, Sibelius and Amadeus).
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2000
The company's logo and text layout are carefully modernised.
2000
The company's logo and text layout are carefully modernised.
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2014
Completely revised new edition of the Thematic-Bibliographical Catalogue of Beethoven's Works by Dorfmüller/Gertsch/Ronge. (First edition by Kinsky-Halm 1955)
2014
Completely revised new edition of the Thematic-Bibliographical Catalogue of Beethoven's Works by Dorfmüller/Gertsch/Ronge. (First edition by Kinsky-Halm 1955)
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2016
Launch of the Henle Library app for professional musicians, amateurs, students and teachers. The numerous fully digital possibilities of Henle sheet music extend far beyond those of printed music or a PDF. In October 2023, about 75,000 musicians around the world use the Henle Library app.
2016
Launch of the Henle Library app for professional musicians, amateurs, students and teachers. The numerous fully digital possibilities of Henle sheet music extend far beyond those of printed music or a PDF. In October 2023, about 75,000 musicians around the world use the Henle Library app.
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2019
Launch of the Henle webshop and step-by-step expansion of the social media and online presence over the following years: YouTube (2007), Henle newsletter (2008), Facebook (2010), Weibo (2012), Instagram (2018), WeChat (2021), Xiaohongshu (2022), LinkedIn (2023)
2019
Launch of the Henle webshop and step-by-step expansion of the social media and online presence over the following years: YouTube (2007), Henle newsletter (2008), Facebook (2010), Weibo (2012), Instagram (2018), WeChat (2021), Xiaohongshu (2022), LinkedIn (2023)
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2019
The first volume of the revised Urtext editions of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas is published ("Perahia Edition" by Murray Perahia and Dr Norbert Gertsch). Single editions and two further volumes are published during the following years.
2019
The first volume of the revised Urtext editions of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas is published ("Perahia Edition" by Murray Perahia and Dr Norbert Gertsch). Single editions and two further volumes are published during the following years.
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2019
Donation of the entire Henle Urtext sheet music catalogue, comprising 1,250 music books to the Barenboim-Said Akademie, Berlin (in the photo: Felix Henle together with Daniel Barenboim). Learn more about the wide range of corporate responsibility activities by the publishing house and the Günter Henle Foundation by clicking on this text.
2019
Donation of the entire Henle Urtext sheet music catalogue, comprising 1,250 music books to the Barenboim-Said Akademie, Berlin (in the photo: Felix Henle together with Daniel Barenboim). Learn more about the wide range of corporate responsibility activities by the publishing house and the Günter Henle Foundation by clicking on this text.
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2020
Haydn's 55 Piano Sonatas are published in a revised, three-volume Urtext edition with fingerings by 55 renowned pianists.
2020
Haydn's 55 Piano Sonatas are published in a revised, three-volume Urtext edition with fingerings by 55 renowned pianists.
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2022
Originally scheduled for the Beethoven year 2020, a first public masterclass by G. Henle Publishers was held at Schloss Fürstenried in Munich, with Maestro Murray Perahia and ten young promising pianists from all over the world.
2022
Originally scheduled for the Beethoven year 2020, a first public masterclass by G. Henle Publishers was held at Schloss Fürstenried in Munich, with Maestro Murray Perahia and ten young promising pianists from all over the world.
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2023
The video tutorial platform Henle Masterclass is launched, with which the publishing house is undertaking a further step – also into the digital – future.
2023
The video tutorial platform Henle Masterclass is launched, with which the publishing house is undertaking a further step – also into the digital – future.
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2023
After 75 years, G. Henle Publishers is the global market leader in this segment with around 1,500 published Urtext editions. The export business accounts for around 70% with the most important markets being the USA, South Korea, Japan, China and France.
2023
After 75 years, G. Henle Publishers is the global market leader in this segment with around 1,500 published Urtext editions. The export business accounts for around 70% with the most important markets being the USA, South Korea, Japan, China and France.
Our close friendship with numerous outstanding musicians around the world is especially close to our hearts. So on our 75th anniversary, we are delighted to have received so many birthday wishes in writing and in the form of pictures and videos! Over the course of the year, this gallery will continue to fill up, so it's definitely worth dropping by every so often. We hope you enjoy looking at it!
